Lord of Temptation (The Risande Family, 2)

From Publishers Weekly Set in England a few years after the Norman conquest, Quinn's lively second romance in a historical trilogy (after Lord of Desire ) offers two spirited protagonists as well as engaging minor characters. Handsome and wealthy Lord Dante Risande, a skilled warrior, has become accustomed to advances from adoring women. Unfortunately, the one woman he truly desires, Gianelle, is indifferent—almost hostile—toward him. Since Gianelle has been a slave to brutal masters her entire life, her only goal is to obtain freedom. Risande merely represents another master. When Gianelle becomes the sole suspect in the poisoning death of her previous master, Lord Bryce Dermott, her only hope for mercy lies with Risande. Determined to woo her, Risande treats Gianelle patiently and kindly, but the romance really ignites when they reach Risande's castle near Dover. Though the lengthy love scenes and exaggerated descriptions of Risande's ''raw power and brutal beauty'' impede the plot, the sharp repartee and dramatic finale make this a pleasant read. (Feb.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From Booklist More than anything, Gianelle Dejiat wants to be free. After spending the last five years thanklessly serving Lord Bryce Dermott and trying to avoid the unwanted attentions of his brother, Edgar, she has finally saved up enough money to run away. Unfortunately, the same night that Gianelle tries to escape, Lord Bryce is murdered, and Gianelle is caught trying to leave the castle by King William's visiting envoy, Dante Risande. Dante is convinced that Gianelle is innocent of the crime, but the only way he can protect her from Edgar is by taking Gianelle with him. Gianelle is certain her new ''master'' has some kind of job in mind for her, quite possibly as his latest concubine, so Gianelle is more than a little surprised when Dante offers her the one thing no man has ever given her: her freedom. Quinn's second engaging historical romance features a sinfully sexy hero who meets his match in a strong-willed heroine and is an excellent choice for readers who like powerful, passion-rich medieval romances. John Charles Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved Norman lord Dante Risande never met a woman he couldn't seduce... until a lovely servant named Gianelle refuses his attention and his help when shes accused of murder. As the King's right hand, he can't sit idly by. It's his duty to investigate. But in order to save Gianelle, he must buy her, which makes him an enemy in her eyes. Shes no easy woman to win over, which makes her even more alluring. The more time he spends with her, fighting, laughing, breathing the same wonderfully charged air like being on the ocean when lightning strikes nearby, the more he begins to long for her to be his. Hell give her anything she asks, but he cant give her what she truly wants while her accusers are alive. A slave all her life, Gianelle Dejiat wants nothing to do with men. Especially the abusive kind. Thats why shes caught trying to escape her lords castle, and why shes accused of killing him when hes found dead in his bed. But the true danger is just beginning. The only thing worse than a mean-tempered master taking interest in her is a silver-eyed, velvet-tongued warrior like Lord Dante Risande. What Gia wants is her freedom, to disappear and live her own life, not to become another of Dante's conquests. But when he buys her and brings her home to Dover, will his castle high on the cliffs become a new prison or the place where she finally learns how to fly? And when her accuser shows up in her life again, this time to kill her, will she use her wings to fly away to live her own life? Or will she leap into the arms of the man who unchained her heart and set her free to keep her close?

norman Lord Dante Risande Never Met A Woman He Couldn't Seduce - Until A Lovely Slave Named Gianelle Refuses His Bed And Piques His Interest. So When She's Accused Of Murder, He Can't Sit Idly By. As The King's Right Hand, It's His Duty To Investigate. But In Order To Save Her, He Must Buy Her.

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set In England A Few Years After The Norman Conquest, Quinn's Lively Second Romance In A Historical Trilogy (after Lord Of Desire) Offers Two Spirited Protagonists As Well As Engaging Minor Characters. Handsome And Wealthy Lord Dante Risande, A Skilled Warrior, Has Become Accustomed To Advances From Adoring Women. Unfortunately, The One Woman He Truly Desires, Gianelle, Is Indifferent-almost Hostile-toward Him. Since Gianelle Has Been A Slave To Brutal Masters Her Entire Life, Her Only Goal Is To Obtain Freedom. Risande Merely Represents Another Master. When Gianelle Becomes The Sole Suspect In The Poisoning Death Of Her Previous Master, Lord Bryce Dermott, Her Only Hope For Mercy Lies With Risande. Determined To Woo Her, Risande Treats Gianelle Patiently And Kindly, But The Romance Really Ignites When They Reach Risande's Castle Near Dover. Though The Lengthy Love Scenes And Exaggerated Descriptions Of Risande's Raw Power And Brutal Beauty Impede The Plot, The Sharp Repartee And Dramatic Finale Make This A Pleasant Read. (feb.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Norman lord Dante Risande never met a woman he couldn't seduce... until a lovely slave named Gianelle refuses his bed and piques his interest. So when she's accused of murder, he can't sit idly by. As the King's right hand, it's his duty to investigate. But in order to save her, he must buy her. A slave all her life, Gianelle wants nothing to do with men. Especially this silver-eyed, velvet-tongued warrior. What she wants is her freedom, not to become another of Dante's conquests. But as the only suspect in the killing of her last master, she has no choice except to put her faith in Dante...a man who questions everything, including her innocence. Norman lord Dante Risande never met a woman he couldn't seduce - until a lovely slave named Gianelle refuses his bed and piques his interest. So when she's accused of murder, he can't sit idly by. As the King's right hand, it's his duty to investigate. But in order to save her, he must buy her. A slave all her life, Gianelle wants nothing to do with men. Especially this silver-eyed, velvet-tongued warrior. All she wants is her freedom. But as the only suspect in the killing of her last master, she has no choice except to put her faith in Dante - a man who questions everything, including her innocence Norman lord Dante Risande never met a woman he couldn't seduce, until a lovely slave named Giselle refuses his bed. So when she's accused of murder, he can't sit idly by. As the King's right hand, it's his duty to investigate. But in order to save her, he must buy her. But Giselle, a slave all her life, wants nothing to do with men. "REMEMBER, CASEY," GIANELLE SAID while she twisted the heavy rope into one more knot, "an hour after Lord Bryce and his guests retire to their chambers, we will make our escape." Set after the Battle of Hastings, a Norman lord must prove the innocence of a slave girl accused of murdering her master